Processor comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Intel Core i5-8400
AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
AMD Socket AM4
3500 MHz
4 cores
Jun 2017
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-8400
Intel Socket 1151
2800 MHz
6 cores
Jan 2018
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500100%
- Intel Core i5-8400117%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500100%
- Intel Core i5-8400116%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500100%
- Intel Core i5-8400117%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8400
- 16% higher single threaded performance.
- 17% higher multi threaded performance.
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.
- Around 17% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-8400
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SMT | | |
| XFR | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
Architecture
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Zen | Intel_Coffelake |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Codename | Zen | Coffee Lake |
| Release Date | Jun 2017 | Jan 2018 |
Cores
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Intel UHD 630 |
Cache
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 16384 KB (shared) | 9216 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | uPGA | FC-LGA1151 |
| Die Size | 192mm² | 151mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3500 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3700 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 15004070 points
- Intel Core i5-84004800 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 150018788 points
- Intel Core i5-840020160 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (simulated)146.1
- Intel Core i5-8400170
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (simulated)797.22
- Intel Core i5-8400939
points - higher is better